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New Member
Australia
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Today my mum came home with a giant box of coins from my grandmother, amongst all the lovely old sixpence and commemorative coins there was a Russian Kopek from 1896.  Normally I would throw it straight into my album but because it's so old I'm worried humidity and dust might get to it. What would be the best way for me to store it? I'm considering getting it slabbed but I thought I'd ask around first. Thanks for any advice!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1234 Posts |
Some may say to slab it but I think a cardboard 2x2 should work fine for it.
Any chance of pictures?
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1351 Posts |
Unless the coin books at more than £500 don't bother to slab it.
You can get 2x2 flips that fit in albums.(20 per page)
Don't bother with stapled flips as they will rip you album apart.
Keep the coins in a steady atmosphere with silica gel nearby.
Happy for you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1234 Posts |
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stapled flips as they will rip you album apart You can get a flat clinch stapler or just crimp the staples with a pair of pliers  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Put the coins in zip lock bags or some similar brand name from down under. This provides a great environment controlled by you.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1751 Posts |
 autumns I hope you will enjoy your time on the forum! There are many knowledgable people, who are eager to help one another. I've gain tremendous knowledge & made a couple of good friends too. The cardboard flips are a good suggestion. There are plastic coin capsules as well. Just stay away from any soft vinyl flips, or anything with PVC. PVC will damage coins over time. Also do not clean coins! This will destroy any value they have. Going through your coins will be fun. Would love to see some photos!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
1898 isn't that old. If its circulated, you'll be fine to just leave it as is.
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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Russian kopeks from the 1890s are pretty common, and not worth particularly much.
If it's in really good condition, you might consider putting it into a flip (2x2 or plastic) for a bit more damage protection, but if it's circulated (and if your collection is at the level where you think 1896 is very old it probably is) you can just leave and ignore it.
A somewhat whimsical rule of thumb... imagine it's a late predecimal penny, and act accordingly.
(For the record, I personally would probably put it in a ziploc bag; but I use ziploc bags for pretty much anything that wasn't in a flip when I bought it, so it's not really much of an advice, and for that matter had been mentioned already.)
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